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In the world of traditional medicine, the term Hakim holds a place of deep respect and historical significance. Rooted in the Unani system of medicine, a Hakim is more than just a healer; they are physicians, scholars, and custodians of a medical tradition that has been practiced for centuries. But
Pharmacy
Hakim Bukhari writes that when it comes to administering medications for children, the dosage should be "smaller and lighter" (Bukhari, 2024, p. 45) as their bodies are more sensitive. In his book, The Foundations of Unani Medicine, he gives us a detailed framework to work from. It is
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Pharmacy
This is a difference between rose essential oil and rose oil. Rose oil, otherwise known as Rowghan-E-Gul is a profound medicine within the Unani Tibb culture. Unlike rose essential oil, rose oil is used orally and topically. In addition, it has traditionally been used to treat: hemorrhoid, inflammatory bowel disease,
Herb Guide
Scientific Name: Bacopa monnieri Unani Name: Brahmi English Name: Water Hyssop, Thyme-leafed Gratiola, Herb of Grace, and Indian Pennywort Mizaj: Cold and Moist Actions * Antioxidant (1) * Anti-inflammatory (2) - Brahmi is cooling and thus counteracts inflammation often associated with heat. Brahmi is known traditionally to target the cerebral region. * Anxiolytic
Nursing
I am a firm advocate that hospitals and infirmaries should have kitchens that do more than offer tea, toast, and packaged food. They should have kitchens that actually cook food. It need not be Michelin-starred —far from it—but it should be nutritious, clean, and with some taste at least.
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This article will include the following: * How a traditional Hammam is used within the Unani Tibb medicinal practice. * The science of how the Hammam affects the body physically. Introduction The therapeutic use of bathhouses has been an integral part of traditional healing systems for centuries. Among these, the Hammam holds
Herb Guide
Scientific Name: Astragalus membranaceus Unani Name: Unknown Other Name: Yellow Vetch, Huang Qi, Bei Qi Mizaj: Heating & Drying Actions: * Tonic * Immune Tonic * Adaptogen * Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant * Mild Duretic * Astringent * Stimulant Therapeutic Uses: * Improves Heart Function (1) * Supports Healthy Kidney function in the already sick. * Cancer - it is given to
Pharmacy
Ingredients: 200 grams of borage flower (goazaban) and 6 liters of water. Distillation: Water Distillation Dosage: One Tablespoon/12 Milliliters. It is commonly taken with 25 milliliters (approx 2-3 tablespoons) of Arq Banafsha. Therapeutic uses: cephalic tonic, cardiac stimulant, and refrigerant. (Hamdard Pharmacopoeia of Eastern Medicine (Said, 1997)
Kidney Stones
Studies show that men are more likely to develop kidney stones than women. Interestingly, men are more prone to kidney stones during the summer, while women are more likely to develop them in the winter. In Unani medicine, understanding and treating any condition begins with assessing both the individual’s
Healthcare
What this article will include: * What is circulation and why is it so important to have good circulation? * 10 ways to naturally increase circulation. Introduction Good circulation involves the adequate movement of bodily fluids between cells. While blood circulation specifically refers to the movement of nutrients and oxygen to all
Health Topics
An estimated 15% of Americans suffer from constipation. As we will see, Western medicine's definition of constipation is much narrower than that of naturopathic approaches, so this statistic may be lower than the actual reality. Regardless, we know improper and poor bowel functions are major determinators of more